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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312336944 - Gene Koffler Masonry
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Gene Koffler Masonry
2707 South Virginia Street (Peppermill)
Reno, NV 89509
Mailing Address:
780 Smithridge Dr. Ste 100, Reno, NV 89502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1741
NAICS: 238140/Masonry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 01/02/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102269768 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260303 B01 | 08/28/2008 | 09/03/2008 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260302 E01 | 08/28/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 10, 2008, Employee #1 was using a 5-in. hand held grinder (Model and Serial number were unknown), to cut notches in an angled aluminum, at a work site. Employee #1 was holding the aluminum stock with his left hand and the grinder in his right hand. The cutting disc failed, causing the grinder to move to the left, across Employee #1's left hand. Employee #1 sustained lacerations on his left hand, which required surgery. He was hospitalized. The grinder did not have a guard or a side handle.
Keywords: GRINDER, UNSECURED, GUARD, CONSTRUCTION, LACERATION, HAND TOOL, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312336944 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |